Looking for change in her career and attitude, Mary Jane has an interesting encounter with a new man.
Mary Jane goes up against her idol, Ronda; Niecy tries to balance her life.
An interview with a fiery reality star makes Mary Jane a social media sensation; things rapidly heat up with Lee.
Mary Jane's new position as web correspondent fuels her rivalry with Justin as she pursues the story of a teen boy beaten for wearing a skirt.
Mary Jane and PJ feel homesick while Niecy's rash decision has some dire consequences.
Traveling to Atlanta to cover a news story, Mary Jane's reunion with her family goes into a tailspin when Lee shows up unexpectedly.
A leaked story in the press about Mary Jane threatens to derail one of the most important moments of her career.
Mary Jane and Justin go rogue to chase a story as Mary Jane frets about meeting Lee's baby momma.
Justin cooks up a plan to get Mary Jane in the anchor chair, while she and Lee decide whether or not they should have a baby together.
Mary Jane joins forces with Justin, setting forth a plan that could oust Ronda from the anchor chair, but Kara gets caught in the crossfire.
Distrustful of Justin after Kara's firing, Mary Jane tries to make it work with Lee, but resisting Justin undermines her performance in the coveted co-anchor spot of the morning show.
Since Kara has a tough time in arbitration with her wrongful termination claim, Mary Jane and Justin decide not to confess that they're seeing each other; Mary Jane becomes forced to lie.
Kara's discovery that Mary Jane is sleeping with Justin sends their friendship into a tailspin and upsets the power dynamic at the studio; Mary Jane breaks up with Lee; Helen sends Niecy to New York.
Feeling alienated, Mary Jane allows her own party to be transformed into a media event; Niecy returns to Atlanta invigorated and ready to set her dreams in motion; Patrick becomes a mentor to a rowdy activist.
Mary Jane and Justin's relationship goes viral; Frank, an old family friend of Helen and Paul's, stirs up long-forgotten memories of a love triangle that troubled the early years of their marriage.
Mary Jane and Justin's relationship gets tested when their notoriety on social media leads to discoveries about Justin's past; Kara makes her own discovery about the girlfriend of one of Orlando's teammates.
After learning that Paul and Helen plan to divorce, the Paterson family struggles to cope with the imminent changes.
Mary Jane uncovers information about Justin's past that spins their love into a new phase; Kara and Justin must take down a dark horse who enters the race for the executive producer slot.
After learning she has a say in who replaces Garrett, Mary Jane questions Justin's overtures toward her; Kara helps Orlando in his transition from athlete to broadcaster.
Mary Jane is rushed to the hospital following her accident with her family all around her.
Problems arise for Mary Jane with Cedric's plans; SNC hires a hot, new young Latina replacement, Marisol.
Kara's life spins out of control; Mary Jane helps Niecy land her first job.
Mary Jane explores unconventional methods in an effort to fight for her future; Niecy's rift with Patrick continues.
A scandal forces Mark to reconsider his future at the network; a sexual encounter scares Mary Jane.
Mary Jane's birthday takes a back seat to family drama.
Mary Jane sits in on a journalism lecture and hears harsh opinions of her show; Patrick is surprised with a family intervention about his drug use.
Mary Jane begins a life cleanse; Cece blackmails Mary Jane; Patrick and Paul Sr. clash over custody of D'Asia.
Mary Jane goes on a date with GG and is put on the spot; David's mom has a heart-to-heart with MJ; Kara finds herself in hot water at work.
Mary Jane's change of plans; Mark makes a major life decision; Mary Jane interviews a sex worker.
Mary Jane undergoes a "free" fertility treatment; Niecy becomes Mary Jane's new pet project.
Kara protects Mary Jane; Niecy shields her and Treyvion from his father; Patrick struggles to find balance.
Dr. Marrs delivers news; Cameron and Niecy negotiate; PJ is offered a business opportunity.
Mary desires to become pregnant; Mary's friendship with Lisa is strained; David makes a surprise appearance.
Mary Jane moves forward with her life; Kara must make a decision to stay partners with Mary Jane.
A fatal Atlanta school shooting; Mary Jane and Sheldon's courtship advances; Gael helps Kara find a new purpose.
Mary Jane gets nominated for an Emmy; Patrick discovers what happened to Tracy.
Mary Jane does some shop therapy; Paul Jr. decides about a job.
Mary Jane's rant goes viral; Sheldon struggles; Mark's perspective on dating.
Mary Jane moves into her prime-time position at SNC.
While spending time with David, Andre surprises Mary Jane unannounced at her home; An anchor at the station is fired; Mary Jane, Kara and Mark jobs are placed in jeopardy.
The affair between Mary Jane and Andre develops a strain on his marriage. Kara decides to revamp Mark's show.
Patrick learns of Mary Jane's affair with Andre; A former business partner declines further partnership with Patrick damaging Patrick's sobriety.
Andre slips and admits he is still with his wife; Mary Jane meets a man online; Kara's changes prove too much for Mark.
Andre has moved into Mary Jane; Paul Sr calls on an unlikely source to please Helen with a platinum table at the biggest gala of the year; Mary Jane unexpectedly runs into her ex David.
Mary Jane is devastated when she learns one of her interviews has caused the interviewee to commit suicide. SNC reacts by suspending Talk Back, putting Mark in an uncomfortable position.
In one emotion-packed night, Mary Jane confronts several of the people she has hurt or wronged throughout the season; Lisa and Mary Jane's friendship will be put to the test.